While the tradition of wearing beautifully crafted hats has faded in favour of more modern accessories such as beanies and caps, a Japanese milliner is keeping brimmed hats very much afloat. Far from festival bucket hats and wedding fascinators, 54 yea...
flourished in Europe and brought Hirata’s ‘haute mode’ creations with them, introducing Japanese culture to an international audience.
In 1996, the young milliner started his own brand, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the label took the name of its founder and expanded into men’s and women’s lines. This brought Takayuki’s vision of hatmaking to life, emulating old-fashioned headpieces, and stepping closer to contemporary fashion and streetwear.
On the other hand, hats from the ‘lower’ line are produced in a clothing factory to be closer to the fashion market and fit in with the season’s popular trends. By looking at what people are wearing in the streets and on the catwalk, Takayuki manages to keep his label relevant and in line with the style of today’s cool kids.
The milliner is keeping hatmaking very much alive by teaming up with brands that are adapting to the current tastes while still boasting a rich history. For S/S 2019, Kijima worked with British heritage brand Sunspel on a capsule collection of light fedora hats made from 100 per cent upcycled paper fibre, which resonates with the designer’s DNA.
and techniques to a classic shape, once again bridging the brim between a modern aesthetic and traditional craftsmanship. §
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